Overview
BlowControl is the modern complete control system for blow moulding machines, based on PC technology with Windows CE or Windows 7. The system combines PLC, motion control and visualisation on a single CPU – fanless and hard-drive-free, based on Beckhoff TwinCAT with EtherCAT fieldbus achieving real-time control with only 15 μs jitter.
Hardware Platforms
Control Unit (IPC)
- Windows CE or Windows 7
- Fanless and hard-drive-free
- Beckhoff TwinCAT real-time (15 μs)
- EtherCAT fieldbus 100 MBit
- I/O distance up to 100 m
Operator Panel (Panel-PC)
- TFT displays: 12″, 15″, 19″, 21″, 24″
- Touch operation (single/multi-touch)
- 12 function keys + numeric keypad
Software Functions
| Area | Function |
|---|---|
| Temperature control | Self-optimising controllers up to 128 channels |
| Wall thickness control | Up to 10 channels (WDS/PWDS), 400 set points |
| Accumulator head | Sequential extrusion, hose control |
| Motion control | Hydraulic & electric axes |
| Process data | Up to 120 values cyclically, trend display |
| Languages | Up to 8, incl. Asian character sets |
| Access control | PIN code + optional fingerprint |
| Remote maintenance | RustDesk / network remote access |